gifting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of giving or bestowing a gift.

• The ceremony or custom of presenting or exchanging gifts.

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Synonyms

contribute , donate , give

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gifting
chiefing , reefing , believing

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Variants

List of all variants of gifting that leads to same result
gift , gifted , giftee , giftees , gifting , gifts

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Forms

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gifts, gifted, gifting, gave, gives, gave, gives

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'giefan' meaning 'to give'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks and Romans exchanged gifts during the Saturnalia festival, which celebrated the god Saturn.

2. In Japan, it is considered impolite to open a gift in front of the person who gave it to you.

3. The tradition of giving Christmas gifts dates back to the 3rd century AD, when St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in the shoes of children who had been good throughout the year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gift-giving: The social practice of exchanging gifts between individuals or groups.

2. Gift economy: An economic system in which goods and services are exchanged for no monetary compensation, but instead for social or emotional reasons.

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Culture

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Gifting is a significant cultural practice in many societies, often associated with various celebrations and festivals, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, and birthdays. It can also be a sign of respect, appreciation, or love.

How to Memorize "gifting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine giving or receiving a physical gift, such as a wrapped present, and the joy and surprise on the recipient's face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gifting' with the feeling of generosity and kindness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gifting' starts with 'give', which is the action of giving a gift.

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